Charles Daly MS1911-A1
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1. safety is pressed in when the gun is gripped for firing 3 Disconnector Safety The pistol is designed with an automatic disconnector which enable it to fire only when it is fully locked and the trigger is released after each shot 4 Half cocked Position The hammer is provided with a half cock notch which allows it to be locked in the half cocked position in cases of unintentional hammer release or follow through caused by sear bounce 5 Inertia Firing Pin The firing pin is designed to operate on the principle of inertia With its length shorter than the overall length of the breech block It requires a blow from the fully cocked hammer to strike and percuss the cartridge primer SPECIAL FEATURES Double slide serrations cut for optimal grip and cocking ease Lowered side ejection port for a more efficient and reliable ejection of Spent shells Skeletonized combat hammer with serrated non slip thumb surface and matching large oval opening for light weight and reduced lock time e Beavertail grip safety which protects the hand from non slip thumb surface and matching large oval opening for light weight and reduced lock time Extended slide stop that gives better leverage for lighter and faster slide release Extended ejector the flips fired cases clear of the slide to help prevent smoke stacking and jams Wide extended ambidextrous safety designed for the natural sweeping motion of the thumb for fast reliable and comf2. you intend not to shoot or cease firing remember you have a loaded gun in your hand First keep the gun pointed in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger Then unload the gun by following the unloading procedure below UNLOADING To unload press the magazine release and remove the magazine If the slide is in the forward position pull it to the rear and retain by pushing the slide stop up Inspect the chamber to make sure that the pistol is clear and unloaded If the chamber is empty press the slide stop down while squeezing the trigger allowing the slide to go forward If there is a shell or unfired cartridge in the chamber manually remove it before pressing the slide stop down Your gun is now unloaded BASIC DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY Disassembly Barrel and Slide Assembly 1 Press the magazine release and withdraw the magazine Pull the slide backwards and check the chamber to ensure that the pistol is unloaded and safe 2 Press the recoil spring with your thumb and rotate the barrel bushing clockwise e N 9 Gently allow the plug and recoil spring set to move forward Do not remove the set as this will keep the recoil spring guide in place Pull the slide backwards until the smallest slot on its left aligns with the top rear of the slide stop Remove the slide stop by pressing its pivot stud on the right side of the frame Pull the slide directly forward of its guide rails in the frame The bar
3. ARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care your CHARLES DALY PISTOL will provide you with years of dependable service It should be inspected cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure that it remains in good condition and functions safety and reliability Doing the job requires no total disassembly of the mechanical parts in the frame assembly Under normal cleaning purposes field stripping or dismounting of the slide and barrel assembly is sufficient To clean the pistol after firing first dismount the slide and barrel assembly Scrub the barrel bore and chamber with a bore brush dipped in a gun cleaning solvent to remove lead residues and foreign matters left inside Using an old toothbrush dipped in solvent clean the areas around the slide s breech face to remove powder and primer residues Other parts and areas to be cleaned are the slide and barrel locking lugs the frame and slide rails firing pin extractor claw and other adjacent areas After cleaning wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth to remove all traces of the solvent and apply a light film of oil immediately thereafter To clean the pistol thoroughly disassemble all parts to the extent described above taking care not to ruin or lose any part Clean and inspect all parts then ary and lubricate very lightly Reassemble the pistol dry the barrel chamber and bore and check the gun for proper functioning before loading live ammu nition When storing the gun for a prolonged perio
4. Daly 1911 Al PISTOL CAL 45 ACP USER S MANUAL READ THE INSTRUCTIONS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS WARNING MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM TABLE OF CONTENTS WAT OQUCTON 2b oo ON SUD alos E ot ae tt od ahs do Aie S LEM General Inlomnalion o ooo OE Bnet a eh E ee ee Dally Feat Ies s v e siete n E ee dde o Special Features o ob sobs Ammu nition to USE ett cen eh d e eene dd ag oot Operating Instructions gt Loading un iba em ba teet eti esas es nee ORE Dnibading i22 ntc edet Wik eee Basic Disassembly Maintenance Disassembly siu i iios ovde dev Heassembly 5 etie Care and 111 eene nnne enn arts Eisleben usi ER The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handing esses Warranty Information esee eene enne nnne nnn Exploded Drawing iti de a eit 10 10 12 13 14 Introduction As a responsible firearms owner you must read this USER S MANUAL thor oughly and become familiar with if before you handle your new CHARLES DALY PISTOL This USER S MANUAL is designed to assist you in learning the proper use and care of your handgun After reading this manual examine your handgun carefully and make sure you understand all of the basic features associated with it This includes knowing its basic parts how the safety features operate how to open and close th
5. Panel Right Grip Panel Left Gnp Screw Grip Screw Bushing Trigger Shoe Trigger Stirrup Trigger Stirrup Pin Hammer Hammer Pin Hammer Strut Hammer Strut Pin Sear Sear Pin Sear Spring Disconnector Ambi Safety Left Ambi Safety Right Safety Lock Plunger Ejector Ejector Pin Beavertail Grip Safety Main Spring Main Spring Cap Main Spring Cap Pin Main Spring Housing Main Spring Housing Pin Main Spring Housing Pin Ret 4502 MS 4505 MS is pe A W QM 4533 5 537 ss e M 7536 x 4535 SPECIFICATIONS Model MS 1911 A1 Caliber 45 ACP Action Semi Auto Recoil Operated Magazine Capacity 8 Rounds Effective Range 50 Yds Overall Width 1 9 16 In Overall Length 7 3 8 In Overall Height 574 In Weight Empty 2 5 Lbs Weight Loaded 2 85 Lbs Trigger Pull 4 0 6 5 Lbs Barrel Length 4 in Sights Front amp Rear Mounted on Dovetail Cut Rifling Twist Right Hand One Turn in 16 In No of Grooves 6 Finish Blued Note Specifications subject to change without prior notice 5 16 APPROX CoC Coe WARNING Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated ar eas cleaning firearms or handling ammuni tion may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects reproductive harm and other serious physical injury Have adequate ventilation at all times Wash hands thoroughly after exposur
6. REL FOR ANY OBSTRUCTION EXCESSIVE OIL OR GREASE FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN GUN DAMAGE AND OR INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE NEARBY LOADING To load the magazine place the first cartridge in the front end of the magazine follower and push it down until it can be slid in under the feed lips of the magazine Place the second cartridge on the top of the first and force it down in the same way as the first one Repeat this procedure until the magazine contains the number of cartridges you intend to load The magazine can take as many as eight 8 rounds To load the pistol insert the loaded magazine into the grip handle and push it up until the magazine release engages in its slot locking in place Hold the pistol firmly with your firing hand Grasp the slide at its serrated section with your other hand and pull it to the rear as far as it will go Note the hammer can be cocked first to make the slide easier to pull Then release the slide smartly A cartridge is now loaded in the chamber and the pistol is ready to fire Push the safety lock upwards into the SAFE position and leave it there until ready to shoot FIRING To fire the pistol press the safety lock down to the FIRE position Obtain the correct sight alignment and sight picture and squeeze the trigger To fire successive shots the trigger must be released and squeezed repeatedly When the last cartridge from the magazine has been fired the slide remains to the rear If
7. afety and the three leafted sear spring rearward from the frame Again using the hammer strut push the sear pin from right to left removing it out of the frame This will permit the sear and the disconnector which are both mounted on this pin to be withdraw out of the frame Partly push the magazine release in on the left side of the frame by as much as 075 in and rotate the magazine release lock a quarter turn form right to left with a small screw driver This enables the magazine release assembly to be removed out of the frame as a unit 10 Remove the trigger assembly out of its recess cuts in the frame Push the combination slide and safety lock plungers and the spring between them out to the rear of plunger tube 12 Drift the ejector pin and lift the ejector out of its seat in the rear of the frame 13 To dismantle the main spring housing assembly force the main spring cap down with a punch and push the main spring cap pin put of its hole in the main spring housing This will permit the main spring cap the main spring and the spring housing pin retainer to be withdrawn from the housing REASSEMBLY While reassembly of the dismantled pistol is done in the reverse order of disassembly the following special instruction will be of assistance 1 When the barrel and slide assembly is to be mounted on the frame hold both the slide and the frame bottom side up Make sure that the barrel link is tilted to the front as f
8. ar as it will go and that the barrel link pi is flush in its seat Then slide the frame forward into the slide rails 2 The disconnector and sear are assembled together and it is important that they be in proper position To do this first mount the sear over the disconnector curved section inward lugs pointing downward Put the parts together into the frame by inserting the rounded head of the disconnector in its hole in the frame so that the flat face of its lower end rests against the trigger stirrup Slightly press the trigger so that the holes of the two parts will line up with that of the frame Holding them this way insert the sear pin from the left side of the frame making sure that it passes through both the disconnector and the sear 3 In replacing the sear make sure that its lower end is caught in the slot located at the bottom rear of the frame handle The upper end of the left hand leaf must rest against the sear While retaining in this position slide the main spring housing up in its grooves until its end is projecting only about one eight of an inch below the edge of the bottom of the frame 4 Cock the hammer to replace the safety lock 5 Having replace the hammer the grip safety and the safety lock cock the hammer Make sure that the hammer struts rests on the main spring cap Then push the main spring housing up into the frame to its final position and retain the assembly by driving in the main spring housing pin C
9. d of time it is necessary to oil it heavily with an acid free lubricant The external must be coated with an anti rust oil or grease to prevent moisture from settling on the metals and sipping into the internal mechanism causing the parts to rust and malfunction Before usage the pistol must be cleaned and wiped dry again as discussed above CAUTION THE GUN SHOULD BE STORED IN ROOMS WITH DRY ATMOSPHERE AND WITH THE LEAST HUMIDITY IT SHOULD NOT BE STORED EN CASED IN LEATHER OR ANYTHING THAT WILL ATTRACT AND HOLD MOISTURE CAUSING THE METAL PARTS TO RUST Parts List Note With Reference to the Exploded Drawing on page 14 Part No Description 4501 Barrel 4502 Barrel Bushing 4503 Barrel Link 4504 Barrel Link Pin 4505 Slide 4506 Slide Stop 4507 4508 4509 4510 4511 4512 4513 4514 4515 4516 4517 4518 4518PT 4519S 4520S 4521S 4522S 4523S 4524 4525 4526 4527 4528 4529S 4529GSP 4530 4531 4532 4533 4534 4535 4536 4537 4538 4539 4540 4541ASL 4541ASL 4542 4543 Slide Stop Plunger Plunger Spring Firing Pin Firing Pin Spring Firing Pin Stop Extractor Front Sight Rear Sight Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Plug Recoil Spring Guide Frame Plunger Tube Magazine Box Magazine Spring Magazine Follower Magazine Spring Plate Magazine Base Pad Magazine Release Magazine Release Lock Magazine Release Spring Grip Panel Right Grip Panel Left Grip Screw Grip Screw Bushing Trigger S
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11. e action and how to safety load and unload ammu nition Remember that improper use and handling of this handgun is dangerous may void the warranty and could cause severe injury or death to you personally or those around you The CHARLES DALY PISTOL is as well made as modern technology allows and will give you a lifetime of reliable service security and pride of ownership You the owner must use it properly and take good care of it as per the instruction given in this USER S MANUAL and must not hesitate to ask perti nent questions from the manufacturer or from competent gunsmiths This USER S MANUAL should always be kept available for reference and should accompany the firearm if transferees to another party GENERAL INFORMATION The Colt Government Model 191 1 Al semi automatic pistol designed by John M Browning has been one of the world s most popular side arms It is a tried and proven design which outlasted its contemporaries and is still the top firearm choice for military police and competition shooters throughout the world Because of its practical design safety features and rugged construction it has been considered by many military experts as the best close range defense weapon ever designed BASIC MODEL DESCRIPTION The CHARLES DALY PISTOL in Cal 45 ACP is designed for both combat and competition combines the best accepted principles of strength safety accuracy mechanical reliability and ease of handing all to meet t
12. ess same is performed on a regular target range or at a known inanimate target When holding the gun that is ready to fire be absolutely certain that it is not pointed at any pan of your body nor at any person within your immediate vicinity Beware of obstruction in the barrel If when firing a weak or peculiar report is heard cease firing unload the pistol and inspect the barrel for an obstruction A struck bullet or any other object on the barrel should be removed immediately Not doing so may result in a bulged or burst barrel which may cause injury to the shooter or bystanders When a misfire is experienced keep the gun pointed at the target for at least ten seconds before inspecting it a delayed firing may occur As much as possible wear shooting glasses and hearing protectors when firing 10 Do not shoot at a hard surface or water for the bullet can glance off and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity 1 Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages and or taking prohibited drugs when handling the firearm STATEMENT OF LIABILITY The CHARLES DALY PISTOL is classified as a firearm of dangerous weapon It is expressly understood that the manufacturer of CHARLES DALY assumes no liability for its resale or unsafe handling under local laws and regulations and for physical injury or property damage resulting from either intentional or accidental discharge or for the function of the gun subjected to influence b
13. eyond the manufacturer s control CHARLES DALY will honor no claims which may result from careless handling unauthorized adjustment defective or improper ammunition corrosion or neglect WARRANTY CHARLES DALY will adjust or repair to its commercial standards the firearms or any part thereof found to be defective in material or workmanship Such services shall be made free of charge within one 1 year from date of registered purchase Charles Daly MODEL MS Charles Daly now introduces the new downsized Model MS 1911 A1 pistol in caliber 45 ACP It is basically a shortened version of the original full size Model FS Charles Daly M1911 A1 The overall length of the MS pistol is one inch shorter but with the same grip length giving the same firepower and good handling characteristics as with the full size parent Most features present in the standard version are available in this new model including the ambidextrous safety skeletonized trigger and combat hammer beavertail grip safety squared slide serration lowered ejection port and beveled magazine well Added features include the extended ejector use of a reverse recoil spring plug and a full length recoil spring guide which acts as a stabilizer Dovetail front and rear sights are standard on all Charles Daly 1911 A1 pistols The MS uses the same internal parts of the full size model except for a shortened barrel bushing and standard slide stop Disassembly of the MS pistol i
14. he most exacting standards of law enforcement military self defense and competition shooting All parts are made of high grade ordnance steel and heat treated for strength and durability The lug contact areas being the locking elements of the frame slide and barrel are precisely machined and heat treated providing accuracy toughness and rigidity in the locked firing position The frame slide and other action parts are made by precision investment casting and CNC machined to equally consistent dimensions to ensure me chanical efficiency long life and complete parts interchangeability SPECIFICATIONS Model 1911 A1 45 ACP Caliber Semi Auto Recoil Action Operated Magazine Cap 8 Rounds Effective Range 50 Meters Overall Width 33 Mm Overall Length 213 Mm Overall Height 138 Mm Weight Empty 1 11 Kg Weight Loaded 1 29 Kg Trigger Pull 1 81 to 2 95 Kg Barrel Length 125 Mm Fixed Sights Front Driven in Hear Dovetail Cut Rifling Twist Right hand One Turn 400 Mm No of Grooves 6 Finish Blued NOTE Specifications subject to change without prior notice SAFETY FEATURES WARNING THE USER SHOULD NEVER DEPEND ON SAFETY MECHANISM OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE TO JUSTIFY CARELESS AND IMPROPER HANDLING 1 Safety Lock The pistol is fitted with a safety lock which when applied at the cocked position blocks the sear and hammer to prevent the gun from being fired 2 Grip Safety The pistol cannot be fired until the grip
15. hoe Trigger Stirrup Trigger Stirrup Pin Hammer Hammer Pin Hammer Strut Hammer Strut Pin Sear Sear Pin Sear Spring Disconnector Ambi Safety Left Ambi Safety Right Safety Lock Plunger Ejector 4544 Ejector Pin 4545 Grip Safety 4546 Main Spring 4547 Main Spring Cap 4548 Main Spring Cap Pin 4549 Main Spring Housing 4550 Main Spring Housing Pin 4551 Main Spring Housing pin Retainer BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING Safety must be the first and constant consideration of every person who handles firearms and ammunition A person with a gun in his possession has an important responsibility He must know how to use his firearm in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others Firearms do not cause accidents Firearms accidents are almost a ways found to have been the result of carelessness or ignorance on the basic rules of safe gun handling on the part of the users The following rules must be strictly observed by gun users at all times 1 2 9 Always keep the gun holstered except when drawn for a definite purpose A ways check the gun for live ammunition when picked up drawn from the holster handed to or received from another person Never point the gun at anything you don t intend to shoot Never load and lock the gun unless you are ready to shoot Do not even insert your finger in the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot Avoid dry firing even with dummy cartridges unl
16. ortable operation It is ideal for the thumb high hold for both right handed and left handed shooters Non slip serrated and skeletonized trigger Specially designed checkered high impact phenolic grip Plastic carrying guncase with eggcrate type poly foam for ultimate gun protection Two 2 magazines per gun Note Specifications and features subject to change without prior notice AMMUNITION TO USE The CHARLES DALY PISTOL is chambered for cat 45 ACP cartridge in the round nose configuration Note Use of wadcutter may require extra adjustment of the barrel feed ramp by a competent gunsmith manufactured in the accordance with industry standard Non standard or improperly loaded cartridges affect accuracy and cause mechanical feeding problem Always check for the following possible defects before loading the ammunition into your pistol a poorly seated primers b incorrect seating length c lead deformation on the front and shoulder d over expanded case mouth e improper crimping f damaged case rims CAUTION NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OF UNKNOWN CALIBER ORIGINAL AND LOAD IT IS EXTREME1Y DANGEROUS TO USE A CARTRIDGE WHOSE PRESSURE S GREATER THAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS AS THE FIREARM MAYBE DAMAGED AND DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR OTHER PERSONS MAY RESULT OPERATING INSTRUCTION WARNING ALWAYS KEEP THE PISTOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING INSPECT THE CHAMBER AND BORE OF THE BAR
17. rel barrel bushing recoil spring recoil spring guide and recoil spring plug will come out with it Remove the recoil spring guide and plug from the slide Rotate the barrel bushing to the left as far as it will go and withdraw it to the front Tilt the barrel link forward to withdraw the barrel through the front of the slide Remove the firing pin by pressing it with amp pin while simultaneously pushing the firing pin stop downwards and out of the slide 10 Using a pin or the firing pin itself pry the extractor by its groove out of the slide B FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 Remove the pair of grip panels by unscrewing the grip screws with a screw driver of the correct size Cock the hammer Hold the thumbpiece of the safety firmly with your thumb and index finger and exert a steady pressure to pull it outward while twisting it back and forth The safety lock will thus come out of the frame Lower the hammer by gripping the frame as if for shooting to compress the grip safety and press the trigger while ho ding onto the hammer to ease it down With the pivot stud of the safety lock force the hammer pin out of the frame This will permit the hammer and the hammer strut attached to it to be lifted out With the end of the hammer strut or a suitable punch push the main spring housing pin out of the right side of the frame Withdraw the main spring housing assembly straight down out of its grooves in the frame Remove the grip s
18. s done by first removing the slide stop and separating the slide barrel recoil spring assembly from the frame The recoil spring guide is then pushed forward compressing the recoil spring until the small hole on it comes out of the reverse recoil spring plug A paper clip with 5 16 inch of its end bent at 90 degree angle Fig 1 on back page is inserted into the hole trapping he spring assembly Fig 2 At this point the recoil spring guide assembly can now be pulled out rearward of the spring tunnel Fig 3 No further disassembly is recommended for routine cleaning and maintenance purposes MODEL MS 1911 Al PART NO 4501 MS 4502 MS 4503 4504 4505 MS 4506 4507 4508 4509 4510 4511 4512 4513 A 4514 4515 MS 4516 MS 4517 MS 4518 MS 4518 PT 4519S 4520 S 4521S 4522S 4523 S 4524 S 4525 4526 4527 4528 S 4529 S 4529 GSB 4530 4531 S 4532 4533 C 4534 4535 4536 4537 4538 4539 4540 4541 ASL 4541 ASR 4542 4543 4544 4545 BGS 4546 4547 4548 4549 4550 4551 DESCRIPTION Barrel Barrel Bushing Barrel Link Barrel Link Pin Slide Slide Stop Slide Stop Plunger Plunger Spring Firing Pin Firing Pin Spring Firing Pin Stop Extractor Front sight Rear sight Recoil Spring Recoil Spring Plug Recoil Spring guide Frame Plunger Tube Magazine Box Magazine Spring Magazine Follower Magazine Follower Plate Magazine Base Pad Magazine Release Magazine Release Lock Magazine Release Spring Grip
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